Former NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell Joins New York Mets as Senior Vice President of Security and Guest Experience

Sewell, who unexpectedly resigned as NYPD Commissioner in June, will start her new role at the Mets on November 27, marking her first foray into the private sector after a decades-long law enforcement career.

• Keechant Sewell, former NYPD Commissioner, will join the New York Mets as Senior Vice President of Security and Guest Experience, marking her first venture into the private sector.
• Sewell, who had previously served as NYPD's commissioner for less than 18 months, resigned unexpectedly in June and her new role with the Mets will commence on November 27.
• Sewell's key responsibilities will be to modernize security approaches, improve the guest experience at Citi Field, and strengthen relationships with the community and law enforcement agencies.
• During her tenure as NYPD Commissioner, Sewell made significant impressions on rank-and-file officers and oversaw a decline in shootings despite an overall uptick in crime, according to department data.
• The Mets' decision to hire Sewell came in the wake of a challenging season where the team, despite record spending on its player roster, missed the postseason.

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